Helpers--Electricians

• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
• Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
• Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
• Clean work area and wash parts.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
• Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
• Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
• Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Helpers--Electricians.

• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Helpers--Electricians.